Assistant Project Manager - Q3C CO

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Q3 Contracting (Q3C) , a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We are actively hiring an Assistant Project Manager who will support the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of construction and operational projects. This role assists in organizing work assignments across multiple project teams, developing and tracking project cost and schedule performance, maintaining project documentation, and supporting communication between field operations, internal support teams, and customer stakeholders. The Assistant Project Manager works under the direction of the Senior Project Manager and is responsible for supporting project administration, reporting, and coordination to help ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations. This position requires some travel to field projects where the employee will drive a non‑commercial company vehicle. Please note that our application includes driving questions to comply with internal driving processes. This position requires being in‑office 5 days per week with time in the field, as well. Ideal Start Date: June 1, 2026 Key Responsibilities Project Coordination & Planning Assist in organizing work assignments and coordinating project activities Support development and maintenance of project schedules Assist in determining resource requirements and tracking project staffing needs Coordinate project setup, coding, and baseline project information Track project milestones and deliverables Support communication with customers and internal stakeholders Perform additional project or operational support duties as assigned Cost Tracking & Reporting Develop project budget take‑offs Review and assist with coding of timesheets, invoices, and production quantities Maintain cost reports, progress reports, and KPI tracking. Compile reporting packages Monitor project performance and report variances in cost or schedule Operations & Field Coordination Communicate with field teams, supervisors, and management to gather job status updates Assist in coordinating work sequencing and scheduling updates Maintain operational and project data in tracking systems (Smartsheet’s, Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.) Support distribution of schedules, reports, and project documentation Reporting & Analysis Analyze cost, productivity, and schedule data to identify trends or potential issues Assist in preparing internal and external project reports Escalate potential project risks, delays, or cost issues to senior project management Support monthly reporting, forecast updates, and project closeout documentation Preferred Qualifications PMP certification Utility/construction industry experience Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience 1–2 years of project coordination, project scheduling, construction, operations, cost control, or related experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with project tracking tools Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent written & verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain relationships Able to identify potential problems and elevate these to the appropriate levels of management; oriented around problem‑framing and solutioning Previous internship and/or related consulting experience preferred Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate across multiple departments Self‑motivated and able to work with direction from senior team members Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance Q3 Contracting is a drug‑free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing. Qualified Veterans, Minorities and Women encouraged to apply. Compensation and Benefits $75,000 - $95,000/year, depending on experience Competitive compensation paid weekly State of the art office spaces and warehouse Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, and Community Service Paid Time Off Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) with Generous Company Match, vested day‑one Company‑paid Disability Insurance Company‑paid Life Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Tuition Reimbursement Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage This position may require driving a non‑commercial company vehicle. All positions at Q3 Contracting that may require driving, whether non‑commercial or commercial, will require Department of Transportation (DOT) questions to be asked during the job application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr